Events tagged with "Kermani"

Historical Events tagged with "Kermani"

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Politics & Government

Assassination of Naser al-Din Shah of Iran

May 1st, 1896 128 years ago

Naser al-Din Shah of Iran was assassinated at Shah Abdol-Azim Shrine by Mirza Reza Kermani, a follower of the political thinker Jamal al-Din al-Afghani. This act was a culmination of rising discontent against the Shah's reign, marked by perceived autocratic rule and widespread corruption. The assassination took place during a time of social and political upheaval in the region, with Kermani motivated by a desire for political reform and to inspire change in the governance structure of Iran.